salaryWinston-Salem is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Winston-Salem to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,901
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$136
👥 People living there
487,887
252,037
Commute to work
22.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
42.7%
39.5%
Own their home
60.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $35,730 | -43% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $57,440 | -37% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $29,550 | -36% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $101,320 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $35,740 | $28,130 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $96,840 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $95,930 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $126,250 | +19% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $54,838 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 43% more in Colorado Springs.
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